R28509 Transformation Manager at Groupon

Groupon is seeking a Transformation Manager to lead significant changes across marketing, product development, and engineering. This role involves managing projects, implementing organizational changes, and optimizing processes within the company. The Transformation Manager will collaborate with senior management to ensure strategic alignment and rapid progress.

• Assisting in crafting and executing organizational strategies, change initiatives, and processes.
• Ensuring seamless alignment between executive leadership and departmental activities.
• Streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identifying and resolving operational issues in collaboration with department heads.
• Developing and implementing processes to monitor and evaluate performance.
• Promoting effective collaboration and coordination among different departments.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, setting milestones, and overseeing the successful execution of transformation projects, with a strong emphasis on IT-related initiatives.
• Leading cross-functional projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Coordinating project activities, managing resources, and monitoring timelines.
• Providing regular progress updates to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• At least 3 years of experience in consulting or a competitive, fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (Jira, Asana, Excel, CRM, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.
• Proven experience in managing transformation projects, organizational restructuring, and process improvements.
• A hands-on management style with a track record of leading teams and projects.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and crises effectively.
• Strong technical or finance background and familiarity with IT projects.
• Capability to drive innovation and foster a performance-driven culture.
• Capacity to manage and thrive under pressure, maintaining focus on objectives.
• Confidence to make decisions and take charge in directing teams and initiatives.
• Clear and rather authoritative in setting expectations and driving execution.

Groupon offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.